BB de Barbe Blanche Red 2019

BB de Barbe Blanche | Red

AOC Lussac-Saint-Emilion

Technical datasheet

Presentation

The second wine of Château de Barbe Blanche, BB de Barbe Blanche was born in Lussac, on the
slopes bordering the famous Saint-Émilion limestone plateau. Here it finds ideal conditions: a terroir of limestone and alluvial clay, a microclimate with moderate rainfall and hot summers, perfectly oriented plots benefiting from perfect drainage. BB de Barbe Blanche is a generous, velvety wine, full of deliciousness, made from fruit with great delicacy, and accessible from its earliest years.

The wine

Varietal

Merlot : 65%

Cabernet franc : 30%

Cabernet sauvignon : 5%

Alcohol content

13,5% vol.

Weather conditions

2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce
and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for
winegrowers.

Harvest

26 September - 09 October 2019

Tasting

Medium-bodied, with a lovely cherry-red colour.
The nose is very expressive, with notes of ripe fruit enhanced by a hint of vanilla, giving it great elegance.
A pleasant sweetness greets you from the outset. Its power comes through in moderation. This is a very well-balanced wine, to be enjoyed straight away.

Technical information

Terroir

Majority clay-limestone on limestone shelf with clay-siliceous in some plots.

In the vineyard

Pruning type: Double Guyot.
Grape Harvest: mechanical harvest.

Winemaking

In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks.

Ageing

For 12 months in oak barrels (25% new) with racking each trimester.

Serving

Serving

Serve between 15°C and 17°C.

Ageing potential

3 to 5 years, 5 to 10 years

Food pairings

Landaise salad with foie gras and duck confit, beef entrecôte on the grill, roast duck breast in the oven.

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Château de Barbe Blanche is nestled in the heart of the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation, on the slopes of the prestigious Saint-Émilion terroir. Located just a few kilometers from Libourne, on the right bank of Bordeaux, the estate is set in romantic surroundings, surrounded by rose bushes and discreet gardens. Here, Merlot, the king of grape varieties, flourishes alongside Cabernet Franc, emblematic of the region. Together, they produce elegant red wines with a silky tannic structure and exceptional ageing potential, embodying all the richness of the great Bordeaux wines.

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